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    Buona

    4.4 (20 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Arancini Beef Bites & Cheese Fries
    Alyssa R.

    My group loved their beef sandwiches, but I only got the Arancini Beef Bites & Cheese Fries. I really they were fresh and a great snack. There's plenty of seating and in a continent location. Giving 5 stars because the service was outstanding. The team delivering the food were quick and very helpful consolidating all of our plates. We watched them interact with everyone and keep the place looking clean.

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    Sue G.

    The food is great; the portions generous. Priced well-nice little place. We have tried the burger, it. beef and chicken sandwiches. This place is a home run! Food brought to your table. I will check out the weekly specials. We'll be back soon :)

    Kit T.

    Hey for fast food, this is pretty good ! It's better than your Arby's sandwich for sure. It is clean in here and the server was extremely nice ! Her name is Herica !

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    Patrick J.

    Terrific customer service, awesome vibe, and great food! It's about time the Rockford area got a big city restaurant such as the great experience you get when eating at Buona. My friend got the Cheesy Italian Beef with crinkle fries, and I got the Italian beef & sausage protein bowl with a side of potato salad. Let's just say we left with big smiles and full bellies. We will be back. They will give you a free Italian Beef for signing up for their app. Also noteworthy is that they have a complete catering service available, and an Ice Cream "Rainbow Counter" that caters to anyone with a sweet tooth. As Riverside Blvd becomes restaurant row, I feel Buona will be one of the "go-to" restaurants for years to come. I recommend anyone who reads this to go check it out!

    Regular beef w/cheese and hot peppers. Not the beef combo I ordered.

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    7 months ago

    Great food enjoyed my Roast Beef and fires yummy went couple of friends I also had salad which was also delicious I will go again

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    Good Italian beef. For a fast food restaurant it was actually pretty good. Service was self serving

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    The customer service here is AMAZING. The foods pretty good too .... but the service is why we keep coming back!

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    My group loved their beef sandwiches, but I only got the Arancini Beef Bites & Cheese Fries.

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